Evangelism is not a single moment. It is a journey shaped by God’s initiative and our cooperation. In this article, I share seven insights that helped me replace an unhealthy view of evangelism with a calm, relational approach. These discoveries can help you share your faith without fear and walk with people as they take their next steps toward Christ.
Is relational evangelism biblical? The New Testament shows the gospel moving through relationships—families, friends, and coworkers sharing what they found in Jesus. Walk through clear examples in John and Acts, learn why this model fits everyday life, and see simple next steps to grow in friendship evangelism.
The lack of non-Christian friends will hinder your relational evangelism impact.
Yet you can be intentional in finding new relationships and discovering friendships to invest in. Check out these tools.
What are some spiritual conversation questions that might lead to deep spiritual discussions in your personal evangelism?
The Apostle Paul planted the church in Corinth. How he did it is told in Acts 18. We can learn some church planting evangelism practices that still work today.
Evangelism is cooperating with the work of the Holy Spirit to share the good news to those who are ready to listen.
Even so, we are prone to making evangelism mistakes. Do you avoid any of these evangelism mistakes?
Recently, a question has been spinning in my mind:
“How do I share my faith without being obnoxious?”
Maybe that is your question too.
Knowing these 6 styles of personal evangelism can help you overcome your shyness or evangelism fears.
Why is relational evangelism the most effective form of personal evangelism?
These 4 reasons suggest why relational evangelism works
For a conversational evangelism tip, here is one I use on a frequent basis: I look for the question that is behind the question, emotion, or statement.
Evaluate yourself when it comes to personal evangelism. Here are 13 reflection questions to help you examine your heart.
Looking back over the last 10 days, how many conversations about your faith have happened?
If you want more, what is one action you can start to generate more?
Do you have any non-Christian friends? A common problem that I encounter when I teach evangelism seminars is the objection: I’ve been in the church so long, I don’t have any non-Christians friends. Therefore, I don’t have anyone I know that I can pray for. I don’t know my neighbors, so how can I pray …
Is relational Evangelism in the Old Testament? A look at some possible scripture examples.
The Great Commission calls each of us to “Go and make disciples.” Your lifestyle plays a part in that process. Eventually, you’ll need to talk about your faith in Christ and share the gospel, but your lifestyle and your character will play a role in your witness. What areas of your character significantly impact another …
Personal evangelism in the context of relationship happens in my life.
Here is a story of a relationship I invested in, and how it created a context for personal evangelism.
Would you agree or disagree with the question? “Many people who know me are not aware that I am a Christian.” You might be really private about your faith. I have had people tell me, “I’ve always believed in Jesus, I just didn’t talk about it.” You might be really open about your faith, where your …
There are many different personal evangelism methods being taught these days in the body of Christ. In part, these different evangelism methods are an outgrowth of different strengths, personalities, personal preferences and diversity in the body of Christ. Evangelism trainers like myself have found these different ways to help nervous people grow more comfortable in sharing their faith with others.
In the previous article in the series of giving more invitations to church, I focused on prayer. As I continue to look at various ways to increase the number of personal invitations to church that your church members give, today’s article is focused on the number of personal friends who are unchurched. Again, the statistics show …
I’ve been in the Church for so long that deep friendships with people apart from Christ have been neglected. I’ve filled my day with work, managing the lives of my children, administrative and planning for the local church, and running an international ministry. Recently, I’ve been having a season of reading and re-reading a bunch …
“How do you find forgiveness?” This was a question my neighbor asked while we visited at the poolside on a spring day. While our kids are splashing, shouting, screaming, laughing and diving into the water, my friend talks with me about deep issues of the heart. How did we get to this point? How did …
Can Evangelism be as Normal as Breathing? Don’t you wish that just thinking about doing evangelism didn’t raise the hair on the back of your neck? Can you overcome that paralyzing fear that keeps you from joyfully sharing what God has done for you? Does evangelism feel like a dreaded chore that you find easy …
Personal evangelism can be as normal as breathing. Don’t believe me? I had an appointment with a friend, but he canceled it. He changed his mind, forgot to tell me, and showed up anyway. While drinking coffee with him, he began talking about his spiritual life.
I found a book review on a book called Reimagining Evangelism: Inviting Friends on a Spiritual Journey. I knew that I need to put this on the reading list for me and quickly acquired it. If I was an evangelism professor at a school, this book would be required reading. No more sales pitch! Something …
This weekend, one of my friends shared with me a first hand story about an evangelistic encounter he had. I found myself encouraged as I listened to it. Here is a one who gets the idea of cooperating with the work of the Holy Spirit. I’ve retold the story here for your thoughts and for …
